Inside the Preliminary report: Exploring AI 171

One month after the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has released its preliminary report. This article unpacks the key findings, timeline, crew and aircraft details and questions the report’s vague language and omissions. With both engines shutting down seconds after takeoff, and cockpit voice recordings raising more questions than answers, many aviation professionals are now wondering: is this a report, or a carefully worded cover-up?